Fan expected more from Iowa Hawkeyes

To the editor:

A few observations from a grandma who enjoys watching the Iowa Hawkeye football team.

I expected more from the TaxSlayer Bowl game. The team was in Florida for 10 days before the game. That seems like a long time to remain mentally and physically prepared.

Under what circumstances does a coach decide to use two quarterback in-and-out, in-and-out? That would be a decision a Little League coach would make.

The game seemed out of reach after the 28-0 first quarter. 'Grandma” still had hope, but it only got worse.

No quarterback interviews after the game. They were still trying to analyze their own games. Athletic Director Gary Barta said, 'We'll get up tomorrow and start preparing for 2015.”

Couldn't the football staff decide after 13 games who is the better quarterback? The offensive plays are outdated and predictable. The football program is a long way from a Rose Bowl appearance.

Good idea to 'start preparing.” Good observation, but what do I know.

Maureen Kern

Cedar Rapids